Sarah Mead
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable nurse and bedside leader, successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals and dedicated to providing a quality patient and family experience. Extensive experience as a Charge Nurse and Preceptor since 2013, showcasing strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively guide and mentor others in the healthcare field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Pediatric Oncology, Hematology & BMT
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
10.2010 - Current
- Enhances patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Promotes a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remains calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improves patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implements infection control measures that significantly reduces Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs).
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Capstone)
Graceland University
08.2020 - Current
Healthcare Organizations: Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, University of Kansas Health System, St. Lukes Hospital of Kansas City, Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Capstone)
Missouri Western State University
08.2018 - Current
Healthcare Organizations: University of Kansas Health System, North Kansas City Hospital, & Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Cohort)
Metropolitan Community College- Penn Valley
07.2017 - 05.2022
Worked alongside students and staff at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics (Adele Hall Campus and Children's Mercy Kansas). Managed, taught and mentored students throughout their pediatric clinical rotation. Cultivated, taught and demonstrated the importance of collaboration, communication and providing quality care, comfort and hope to pediatric populations.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Leadership
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Graceland University
Independence, MOBachelor of Arts - Biology
William Jewell College
Liberty, MOSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Personal Mission Statement
Be one who dreams big, travels far and never stops learning. Be one who prevails through adversity with integrity & grit. Life is an adventure, be one who smiles along the way. Be one who remains loyal & forgives. Always be in the moment and be one who loves above all.
Licenses
Registered Nurse- Missouri
License #: 2010028134
08/06/2010- 04/30/2025
Compact Status: Multistate
Membership & Associations
Society of Pediatric Nurses
- May 2017- May 2019
Graduate Nursing Student Academy
- August 2018- August 2020
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider, RQI (BLS)- June 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- May 2025
Committee Work
- ADVANCE Ambassador (2017)
- Bereavement Committee (2013)
- Social Committee (2012)
- Ambulatory CLABSI
Awards and Recognition
- Clinical Excellence Award- Ambulatory (May 2016)
- March of Dimes Nominee (2016)
- Nursing Leadership Academy, 2nd Cohort, Graduate
(April 2017- April 2018)
- Daisy Award Nominee (numerous nominations)
Timeline
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Capstone)
Graceland University
08.2020 - Current
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Capstone)
Missouri Western State University
08.2018 - Current
Nursing School Clinical Adjunct Faculty (Cohort)
Metropolitan Community College- Penn Valley
07.2017 - 05.2022
RN, Pediatric Oncology, Hematology & BMT
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
10.2010 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Leadership
Missouri Western State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Graceland University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
William Jewell College
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